A salary revision planner is used by employers or human resources professionals to plan and implement salary revisions for their employees. The planner typically includes information on the current salary structure, market trends, and budgetary constraints, and helps to ensure that the salary revision process is fair, transparent, and effective.

The Revision Planner is an Integrated tool within the greytHR application for what-if analysis of salary revision. The Revision Planner page in the greytHR Admin portal helps you to create numerous salary change scenarios based on the required criteria.

Create Revision Planner

To create a revision planner, from the greytHR Admin portal, hover over the 9 dots and go to Payroll > Admin > Revision Planner.

On the Revision Planner page, click Create new analysis. A form appears.
Under Step 1: Your Goal, from the Goal dropdown list, select the required option.
From the CTC Salary Item dropdown list, select the required salary item.
In the Goal % text box, enter the required percentage. Based on your choices, you can now view the Goal Amount, Current Salary Amount, Revised Salary Amount, and the Total Employee Count.
Click Next to continue.
Under Step 2: Salary Band, from the Band Frequency dropdown list, select the required slab frequency. Salary slabs appear on the table.
Under the Percentage column, left-click the cells to edit the percentage as per your requirements.
Based on your changes, you can view a comparison of Goal Summary, Actual Amount, and Variations.
Click Finish to save the revision planner. On the Revision Planner page, you can now view the comparison of Goal Summary, Actual Amount, and Variations. You can also view the list of employees with their details such as Salary Band, Current Salary Amount, Difference, and Revised Salary Amount.

Note:

Click Export Excel to download the revision planner.
Click Close to create another revision planner.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the Revision Planner?

The Revision Planner is a tool in the greytHR Admin portal that helps you plan and analyze salary revisions using different scenarios. It allows you to run what-if analysis before finalizing increments, deferments, or salary cuts.

How can admin create Revision Planner?

To create a revision planner, from the greytHR Admin portal, hover over the 9 dots and go to Payroll > Admin > Revision Planner.

On the Revision Planner page, click Create new analysis. A form appears.
Under Step 1: Your Goal, from the Goal dropdown list, select the required option.
From the CTC Salary Item dropdown list, select the required salary item.
In the Goal % text box, enter the required percentage. Based on your choices, you can now view the Goal Amount, Current Salary Amount, Revised Salary Amount, and the Total Employee Count.
Click Next to continue.
Under Step 2: Salary Band, from the Band Frequency dropdown list, select the required slab frequency. Salary slabs appear on the table.
Under the Percentage column, left-click the cells to edit the percentage as per your requirements.
Based on your changes, you can view a comparison of Goal Summary, Actual Amount, and Variations.
Click Finish to save the revision planner. On the Revision Planner page, you can now view the comparison of Goal Summary, Actual Amount, and Variations. You can also view the list of employees with their details such as Salary Band, Current Salary Amount, Difference, and Revised Salary Amount.

Why should I use the Revision Planner?

It helps ensure salary revisions are fair, budget-friendly, and aligned with organizational goals.
You can compare scenarios, understand cost impact, and make informed decisions.

What information is required to create a scenario?

You must select:

A Goal (such as increment, cut, or deferment)
The CTC salary item
The Goal percentage

The system automatically displays the Goal Amount, Current Salary Amount, Revised Salary Amount, and Total Employee Count.

Can I edit salary slabs in the planner?

Yes. Under Step 2: Salary Band, you can modify the percentage for each slab depending on your needs.

What outputs does the Revision Planner provide?

It displays:

Goal Summary
Actual Amount
Variations
Employee-wise details (Salary Band, Current Salary, Revised Salary, Difference)

Can I download the scenario?

Yes. Use the Export Excel option to download the planner report.

Can I create multiple planners?

Yes. After saving, you can close the scenario and create another planner for comparison.

Does the Revision Planner update employee salaries automatically?

No. The planner is only for analysis. You must revise salaries separately after deciding on the final structure.

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